Continuing its quest to simplify the world of commercial audio for integrators and end-users alike, UK commercial audio manufacturer Optimal Audio continues to evolve and expand its ecosystem. The latest development sees the introduction of Sub 6, a passive subwoofer engineered for applications requiring increased impact and low-frequency performance from smaller Cuboid and Up loudspeaker setups. The compact Sub 6 is perfect for installations where space is at a premium. The unit can be placed in tight spaces such as under banquette seating, mounted on walls or ceilings, or flown using integral M8 inserts. Featuring a 6-inch driver with a…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
Origin Acoustics announced that its Origin PRO Amplifiers are now equipped with Dante. Origin PRO Amplifiers with Dante are ideal for large-scale, professional projects where low-latency and system-wide synchronisation are imperative —concert venues, open-air shopping complexes, and houses of worship. Dante converges all connection types into one managed with software, allowing creative design flexibility and expandability, seamless integration with other technologies and reduced equipment costs. Origin PRO’s all-new Dante amplifiers are available in 125, 250, 1000 and 1200-watt configurations with 2, 4, and 8-channel options. These amplifiers offer effortless setup and reliability. Origin PRO amplifiers are available in standard or Dante…
Princess Cruises has taken a major step toward sustainability and delivering outstanding live performances by upgrading the lighting rig in their 1000-seat Princess Theatre on the Crown, Emerald, and Ruby Princess ships. In a project completed in 2023, Princess Cruises Fleet Lighting Supervisor Matt DeJong and the Princess Entertainment Technical team selected Robe Lighting TE (TRANSFERABLE ENGINE) fixtures, ushering in a new era of LED lighting technology to enhance the cruise line’s entertainment offerings. Key Highlights: Eco-Friendly Lighting: The Crown Class lighting revitalization project included 69 ESPRITE Profile, 87 Spiider, 78 PAINTE Profile, 98 LEDBeam 150, and 48 ParFect 150…
Central London-based lighting and event technology and services specialist Halo now has one of the most extensive stocks of Astera products in the UK. Halo’s total count of well over 400 Astera luminaires includes Titan Tubes, Helios Tubes, Hyperion Tubes and many others. Halo’s extensive Astera inventory also features AX2 PixelBar, AX3 Light Drops, AX5 PixelPARS, Hydra Panels, NYX Bulbs, PixelBricks and PlutoFresnels. All of which feeds a never-ending demand on a diversity of events and projects, explained Halo CEO Yann Guenancia. All the Astera products in the inventory are useful in different ways but apart from the workhorse Titan…
Riedel Communications today announced that longtime customer Czech Radio, the official public radio broadcaster of the Czech Republic, has once again upgraded its Riedel Artist intercom infrastructure as part of its ongoing system expansion. Smart Informatics handled the system integration and support. Czech Radio initially deployed the Artist wired intercom system in 2009, finding it to be a versatile and reliable solution that would immediately simplify communication between individual workplaces and, over time, support straightforward expansion. Since then, the broadcaster has incrementally scaled up its Riedel intercom system to accommodate changes in technology and operations. “In our 15 years of…
Christie HS Series 1DLP laser projectors deliver a spectacular immersive experience to visitors of La Selva, an educational geodesic dome designed to foster appreciation and preservation of the Colombian rainforests. Located in the Parque Empresarial El Tesoroshopping mall in Medellín, this project is a collaborative effort between the mall and Lonko Labs. Rainforests make up 36.5% of Colombia’s territory, with the largest expanses in the Amazon and Chocó regions. These areas are home to a diverse array of animal species, plants, fungi, and other forms of life, and contribute to Colombia’s status as the second most biodiverse country in the…
Austin Stone is a six-site church in the Austin, Texas area. The church’s southwest campus serves a congregation that had previously been meeting in a school as a set-up, tear-down church for about 11 years. Finally, they were in a position to build a from-the-ground-up new-build facility. Under the direction of Zach Richards, Director of Integration, and Joe Johnson, Integration Project Manager, the Integration division of Denver-area-based Brown Note Productions (which has a satellite AVL Systems Integration office in Austin) spearheaded the design and install of the new facility’s AV systems, including a wide range of RF Venue wireless essentials…
As a New York City XR Studio dedicated to democratising virtual production, WLab leverages cutting-edge Brompton Technology LED processing and Pixreal Avatar series, offering a unique opportunity for first-time virtual production filmmakers to kickstart their journey in this revolutionary field. WLab emerged from a fundamental quandary: the world of virtual production, while evolving rapidly within studios such as Disney, Amazon, and Sony, remains an enigma and a luxury to students, artists, and independent creators. “We questioned why such a critical and transformative aspect of modern filmmaking should only be accessible to a privileged few, and how we could resolve this…
Uintah County’s Western Park Arena, a versatile event facility in Vernal, Utah, recently upgraded its sound system to provide superior audio coverage and clarity for its diverse range of events. The system was designed and installed by Atkinson Sound, leveraging the advanced capabilities of Fulcrum Acoustic loudspeakers. The 3000-seat indoor arena, known for hosting rodeos, archery competitions, fairs, and movie screenings, faced significant challenges with its previous sound system. “The old system lacked intelligibility,” explained Hoyt Atkinson of Atkinson Sound. “They actually quit using it a few years ago and were always bringing in outside systems for different events.” To…
Just Add Power will display its latest solutions in Booth 3333 at CEDIA Expo 2024, Sept. 5-7 in Denver. At the booth will be the company’s new award-winning MaxColor 4K60 Series MC-TXWP1 wall plate transmitter, MC-QX MaxColor 4K60 Tiling and Warping transmitter, and the AES67-capable MC-TX3 MaxColor 4K60 Series transmitter. The 8th annual daily guitar giveaway will once again be a highlight at the Just Add Power booth, helping to raise awareness for the Guitars 4 Vets (G4V) program. Just Add Power is also a sponsor of the first-ever CEDIA Expo Pickleball Meet-Up taking place on Sept. 3 at the…
